I am also still tracking down possible mount flexture/guiding issues with the 16" LX200. I know that since I could not "see" the workings of the primary mirror lock, that it was not locking the way I thought (i.e. properly) for way too long.
Tweaking the secondary is about the biggest shift amplifier I can think of in the system. We have some Bob's Knobs installed, but generally don't tweak too often. Since I once again cannot really "see" what is going on inside there, does anyone know if there is room for flexing? Is the secondary mirror really locked with those screws?
Thanks,
Charlie
Tweaking the secondary is about the biggest shift amplifier I can think of in the system. We have some Bob's Knobs installed, but generally don't tweak too often. Since I once again cannot really "see" what is going on inside there, does anyone know if there is room for flexing? Is the secondary mirror really locked with those screws?
Thanks,
Charlie
Fort Lewis Observatory: (37.238, -108.052) ~2360m (7744 ft.) elevation.
Darkness - typically 6.5+
Scope - Meade 16" LX200; f6.3 focal reducer
Focus - JMI Smart focus
Camera - SBIG ST-10XE; (~.5"/pixel)
Guiding - AO-8 and/or Meade 5"/DSI/PHD
http://www.fortlewis.edu/observatory
